Position overview Salary range: Salary for this position is between $71,491 - $85,736. Pay will be based on experience and qualifications. For more information, please see the link: Postdoc Experience Level Salary Application Window Open date: September 11, 2026 Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Nov
30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description DESCRIPTION The Community Health & Innovative Policy (CHIP) Laboratory, led by Dr. Denise Payán in the Department of Health, Society and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine, is seeking a
qualified Postdoctoral Scholar for a 20% full-time equivalent (FTE) appointment during the 2026–2027 academic year. The position corresponds to an average of approximately 8 hours per week. The Postdoctoral Scholar will collaborate with Dr. Payán and members of the CHIP Laboratory on research examining health policy development, implementation, and evaluation, with particular attention to state and local policy and
the factors that shape policy implementation and outcomes. Research projects may span multiple areas of public health and health policy and may employ quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches. The primary responsibilities of the position will involve manuscript development, literature synthesis, grant and proposal development, and collaboration on ongoing health policy research projects. The scholar
will have opportunities to contribute substantively to peer-reviewed publications and research proposals while participating in an interdisciplinary health policy research environment. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently with guidance from the principal investigator and collaborators; contribute intellectually to health policy implementation research; synthesize scientific and policy
literature; contribute to manuscript and proposal development; and help advance dissemination of research findings for academic and policy audiences. Application Process: 1) Cover letter: Include a brief description of relevant experience and training, interest in health policy implementation research, and career goals. 2) Curriculum vitae 3) Research statement: Up to two pages, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins 4)
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